Spurs fans are remaining calm despite the news that starting centre-back Jan Vertonghen will miss up to ten weeks with ankle ligament damage.

The 29-year-old left the field early during his side's 4-0 thrashing of West Brom over the weekend, and the Tottenham faithful are backing Austrian defender Kevin Wimmer to step up in Vertonghen's absence.

Wimmer impressed last season when he covered for Vertonghen and the 24-year-old is expected to do so again this year for a Spurs defence that has conceded just 14 goals in the league - the best record in the Premier League this season.

Vertonghen has been a key member of Tottenham's new back three this season (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Spurs have moved to a back three this season with great success, and either Wimmer or Ben Davies - who has experience in a back three during his time with the Welsh national team - are expected to pick up the slack while Vertonghen recovers.